Who will win South Carolina's 9 EVs?
Current Projection: Trump +9.5, Mod GOP HoldUpdated September 29, 2016
Race Overview
The Candidates

Republican Donald Trump Nominee |
Democrat Hillary Clinton Nominee |
INCUMBENT: Democrat Barack Obama is serving his second term in office. He cannot run for re-election in 2016.
REPUBLICANS
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Donald Trump – Business Mogul
DEMOCRATS
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Hillary Clinton – Former U.S. Secretary of State
OTHERS
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Gary Johnson
(Libertarian)
- Evan McMullin (Independent Conservative)
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Jill Stein
(Green)
Party nominee - 

Projection Data
Election Projection: Donald Trump by 9.5%
Latest Polls | ||||||
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Firm | Dates | Clinton | Trump | Johnson | Stein | Spread |
EP Poll Average | 38.0 | 47.5 | 4.5 | 2.0 | Trump +9.5 | |
Winthrop | 9/18 - 9/26 | 38 | 42 | 6 | 3 | Trump +4 |
Trafalgar Group (R) | 9/6 - 9/12 | 38 | 53 | 3 | 1 | Trump +15 |
Click here for all South Carolina President Polls |
Projection History | |||
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Date | Projection | Old Rating | New Rating |
September 29, 2016 | Trump +9.5 | Strong GOP Hold | Mod GOP Hold |
September 14, 2016 | Trump +11.0 | Mod GOP Hold | Strong GOP Hold |
September 07, 2016 | Trump +5.5 | Weak GOP Hold | Mod GOP Hold |
August 22, 2016 | Trump +3.0 | Mod GOP Hold | Weak GOP Hold |
June 06, 2016 | Trump +5.0 | Weak GOP Hold | Mod GOP Hold |
May 09, 2016 | Trump +5.0 | Strong GOP Hold | Weak GOP Hold |
Preliminary | -- | -- | Strong GOP Hold |
Election Timeline
Important Dates | |
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Event | Date |
GOP Presidential Primary | February 20, 2016 |
DEM Presidential Primary | February 27, 2016 |
Primary Election | June 14, 2016 |
Primary Runoff | June 28, 2016 |
Election Day | November 8, 2016 |
South Carolina Polling Hours | ||
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Time Zone | Polls Open | Polls Close |
Eastern | 7:00am Local | 7:00pm Local |